Wildlife photography along the urban edge

Boulder’s Beach: Love is in the air!

Couples: while we’re still in the throes of winter, activity at Boulder’s Beach tends to be trending towards spring. The breeding season for the penguins is well underway, the nursery is full of maturing chicks. While other avian couples are showing off feathers there is another pursuit on the observation boardwalk. Yesterday a handsome wedding couple from Beijing were posing along with the throngs of tourists.

Welcome!

Meet the wild creatures living along the urban edge at the southern end of the Cape Peninsula (Cape Town) South Africa. From African penguins at Boulders Beach to the smallest of mammals, the rare Pygmy mouse; daily visitors include mongoose, porcupine, genet, otters, and dassies. Shy caracal (lynx) keep a low profile but fulfill the role of predator. Not least are the charismatic Chacma baboons, a dynamic part of the urban edge fauna. The backdrop is the rich floral heritage of the Cape Floral Kingdom including fabulous bird and insect species.